A no frills, but highly enjoyable burger. The horseradish adds a nice dimension that upped the harmoniousness. This isn't a transcendent burger by any means, but it's a solid go to. Great ambiance and really nice staff.

The prime is far more flavorful than the Kobe, which was subtle but lacking in character. The prime meanwhile (God bless America) was bursting with taste and had a fantastically chewable texture. The brioche bun kept it together, the cheese and bacon were solid. Expensive for what it was, but doable. Didn't try sides, but Anil claims they're above average. Ambiance was full of drunk people and a girl who pushed her face up against our window.

The sauce was magnificent. The burger on its own was a bit too peppery for my taste, but with the au jus cutting through it was glorious. This is a harmonious burger. The beef is quality but it's about the overall experience of the meal is wonderful. The fries in the sauce was like the love of a domesticated animal - expected but enjoyed nonetheless.

The sweet ginger sauce was magnificent and should be added to the standard menu. As a burger topper or a fry dipper, it added a pleasing texture and subtle flavor that is just delightful. The olive tapenade was a sleeper as well - delicious and very pleasing on the palate. The burger itself was a bit standard, but was a serviceable vessel for the sauces, which were the main attraction here. The sides held their own - particularly the onion rings. The outdoor tables were great on a lovely night, and the owner and chef were beyond accommodating. A pleasure all around.

This is a tasty burger. Basically a Big Mac taken to the next level, and it's a harmonious, well thought out package - texturally pleasing, solid beef, and a well arranged stack. That said, there are caveats - drinks are extremely overpriced - $9 for a small beer, the fries - while absolutely delicious and a highlight - are not included, the atmosphere is full of obnoxious basicness and bros...but on the whole I'd have to recommend. Also the server misjudged the check $100 in her favor, which was not impressive.

This was glorious. I've been sleeping on the Shack, but the Shack Stack was revelatory. The combination of a phenomenal griddle patty and potato roll with the genius of a deep fried mushroom with four cheeses was...magnificent. The fries were on point as always, and the line was short and full of secret boozing. It's not the complex power of a Black Label or similar patty, but this is just a magnificently pleasing burger experience. Well done you Danny Meyer, you saucy son of a bitch.

9s across the board. This was a marvelous outing, The Hound is simply a delight, the chips give texture, the Gruyere is smooth as buttered baby fat, and the patty with bacon infused tastes like the love of a child. The staff is top notch and friendly as all get out. The music is on point. The vaue is unmatched. This is glory. I am well pleased. Thank you Whitman's

This was surprisingly disappointing. Forn$26 and the hype of a lifetime I expected more, but the burger was cold, the sauce overwhelmed everything, and the result just fell far short of expectations. The meat was largely masked by the pile of toppings and sauce, and the messiness - while charming - didn't add to the experience. On the plus side, the fries were magnificent, the presentation on a pizza tray was lovely, the service was attentive and the pretzel bun was a nice touch. If it were cheaper I'd recommend wholeheartedly, but at Minetta level price, I expect minetta level taste.

Very tasty and complex - the onions in particular were sensational. But the salad made it too slippery and difficult without adding significant impact to the burger. An excellent piece of beef all around though.

This was a bold and powerful first entry. Impressive in its inventiveness and the range of explosive flavors that powered into my mouth. Chasing it with a shot of beer vodka only amped up the glory. The only avenue of improvement would be lessening the heat of the horseradish, as it had a tendency to impose itself unnecessarily. Fantastic work.

This was a messy, complex, unexpected and absolutely delicious burger. The addition of the sausage added a sweetness and a boost of flavor that elevated what could've otherwise been a run of the mill beef slab. The sauces co-mingled nicely, sweet and spicy and creamy, and while it made the whole affair a slip sliding mess it was ok. Fries and sauce were excellent, value for our prix fixe was excellent, service from Tiffany was wonderful. A fine fine experience.

I commend the endeavor. I respect the science. But I cannot stand idly by as the lamestream food media breathlessly proclaims this the future of burgerdom. It is not. This is just not good enough to replace the finest out there. A razor thin patty with almost no taste at all...piled high with toppings to mask the lack of a there, there. When I got it alone, it just didn't deliver for me at the end of the day. A less flavorful fast food patty with a slightly off aftertaste.
Try again. Keep trying. But don't call this the answer. At least the fries were tasty...waitress was snotty and then venue was rife with pretentiousness. Sorry but I'm just not a fan.

This is a damn tasty burger. Good lord this is a tasty burger. The deep fried glory of this was made even more perfect by the snowstorm outside, but the bread here - Slovak homemade - is genius. The package is entirely complete and magnificent in a uniquely harmonious way. This. Is. Magic.
The venue was freezing cold. The sides solid but. It winning. Don't even care. This is a champion.

This is glory. Sweet Baby Jesus. The majestic harmoniousness of this slab of beefy magic cannot be overstated. The hype is true and remains true. This is the best - funky dry aged beef, perfectly carmelized onions, clarified butter and the most perfect bun ever to rise - perhaps that is the secret here, as it holds it together structurally yet melts in your mouth like the morning dew. Fries are spectacular. Ambiance flawless. Yes it's expensive, but you get what you pay for, and it's worth every penny. Still #1 in my book.

There is no better way to re enter civilization after an extended stay on Antarctica than to eat this majestic slab of glorious, dry aged magnificence. I would write more but I am too overwhelmed by the experience of this incredibly high-value, high quality Burger. Holy crap. This is a burger's Burger. A real thing that makes a man feel like a man, and a woman feel like a woman. It touches something deep inside, and the options of including the steak sauce, maybe even a cut of their deeply savage bacon. I am overwhelmed.

I do not understand the legendary status of this Burger. I hold this to be an excellent diner burger, but nothing more. The patty is thick and well formed and the beef is tasty (though under salted), and the totality of it is very very pleasant, but in no way transcendent. The value is appalling - for a dollar and a half more I could have a Luger Burger, and not including fries (that are mediocre to begin with) is unimpressive. The ambiance is negligible. Toppings are standard. Perhaps the upper east side venue has more to offer, but we'll never know since it's forever banned from the club.
Not worth the hype.

My body is pleased. This is a complex, high-end burger in a ridiculously classy setting, at a phenomenal price (esp when happy hour is in effect. Yes, it's a hot mess and it gets everywhere (I strongly recommend removing the greens and eating separately), but these are lovely flavors and they meld together in a special way. The beef does get short shrift in the end, but I'm kind of ok with that in the end given the loveliness of the package. The fries are delightful, and a $4 Rare Vos would be a steal anywhere, let alone in these elegant surroundings.
Highly recommended. Perhaps not the top-contender since the package is so overwhelming, but I can say unequivocally that this has a seat at the table of glory.

A burger still in search of itself. This has many nice ingredients but the overall harmonious is lacking. There is a certain insecurity that pervades the totality of it. Perhaps it's the nature of being a French burger in an American burger's world...being overlooked doesn't help. Sides are perfonctory at best.

Unimpressive. Cooked to a crisp and just not enough going on to make it work. Value wasn't there. Appreciated having a Rogue beer on the menu but not for $9 after conversion.
America is having a lot of problems at the moment, but we still reign triumphant in the burger department.

Always amazing. Goddamnit I love this place. The juicy Lucy isn't quite as magnificent as the abound, but it's pretty damn phenomenal. Harmonious, flavorful, perfectly cooked (not an easy feat while stuffed with pimento cheese). blue chees fries make me feel like a man. Everyone who works here is a goddamn champion. Best deal in the city.
Here's to the next four years...
PS - Greg gets 1.4 for missing it. But still having a strong jawline

This is a goddamn glorious piece of meat. I cannot explain the magic of this goddamn burger, but I have fallen in love anew. The steak, which we had one bite of each, is also magnificent. The bacon and fries are incredible. The ambiance old school and classy, and the attention to detail minute. A classic.

Andrew's Rating Details

Taste:

10/10

Texture:

10/10

Toppings:

8/10

Sides:

9/10

Value:

10/10

Ambiance:

9/10

Harmoniousness:

10/10

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